Contents Volume 1 About the General Editor Introduction Reader's Guide List of Articles List of Contributors Chronology of Nanoscience Articles A to M VI Vll Xl XVll XXV XXXlll 1-450 Volume 2 List of Articles Articles N to Z Glossary Resource Guide Appendix: Congressional Hearings Index Photo Credits Vll 451-802 803 811 815 895 960
Association of German Engineers 33 coordination of regional nanotechnology policy, encompassing education, research <strong>and</strong> development, industry, <strong>and</strong> business. Thus, the forum tries to address the need for a strong alliance across in the AP region in nanotechnology R&D <strong>and</strong> commercialization. See Also: Australia; China; Japan; Singapore; Society for Nanoscience <strong>and</strong> Technology; South Korea; Taiwan. Further Readings Asia Pacific Nanotechnology Forum. www.apnf.org (cited July 2009). Chu, Yun-Peng <strong>and</strong> Hal Hill, eds. The East Asian High- Tech Drive. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2006. Hall, J. Storrs. Nanofuture: What's Next for Nanotechnology. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2005. Schulte, Jurgen. Asia Pasific Nanotechnology Forum 2003: OZ NANO 03. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, 2004. Association of German Engineers Sabil Francis University of Leipig The VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure, or the Association of German Engineers) Technology Center (VDITZ) in Dusseldorf, Germany, is active in emerging technological fields. VDITZ combines technological competence with expertise in the interactions of innovations with economic, social <strong>and</strong> ecological dimensions, <strong>and</strong> is therefore a renowned partner of decision makers in the academic world, politics, industry, <strong>and</strong> <strong>society</strong>. VDITZ supports implementing new key technologies through technology forecasting, monitoring <strong>and</strong> assessment, management of federal <strong>and</strong> state governmental research <strong>and</strong> technology project funding, enhancement of technology transfer from research to industry, neutral <strong>and</strong> problem-solving consulting, supporting technology management, as well as assisting new technology-oriented companies. VDITZ receives support from the German federal government, the Linder (German federal states), the European Union, <strong>and</strong> industry. The three main tasks ofVDITZ are research funding, dealing with research questions, technology, <strong>and</strong> innovation, <strong>and</strong> consulting on emerging technologies. VDITZ mainly functions as a project executing organization for the German federal ministry of education <strong>and</strong> research. VDITZ is active in drafting new research funding programs, consults with scientists, politicians <strong>and</strong> the industry, <strong>and</strong> tests <strong>and</strong> evaluates research <strong>and</strong> development projects. VDITZ also aims to accelerate innovations as its contribution to the dissemination <strong>and</strong> evaluation of research results. Further contracting authorities are the L<strong>and</strong>esstiftung Baden-Wiirttemberg, the Berlin senate, <strong>and</strong> the European Commission. Technologies of interest to the organization are optical technologies, nanotechnology, electronics, <strong>and</strong> security research. VDITZ also serves as national contact point for project applicants. VDITZ offers consulting <strong>and</strong> assistance in basic questions in research, technology <strong>and</strong> innovation concerning clusters <strong>and</strong> networks, international cooperation in education, research <strong>and</strong> innovation, as well as supplying research studies <strong>and</strong> expert opinions. Emerging Technologies Consulting VDITZ consults <strong>and</strong> supports decision makers regarding technological <strong>and</strong> societal issues for the future related to emerging technologies. It has more than 25 years of experience in technology forecasting <strong>and</strong> strategy development <strong>and</strong> a broad customer base in industry, politics, science, <strong>and</strong> the financial world. It is focused on information, consulting services, <strong>and</strong> technological <strong>and</strong> social issues. One of the core components ofVDITZ comprises management of clusters <strong>and</strong> networks, as they provide the ideal environment for successful implementation of technological innovations. Furthermore, VDITZ offers target-oriented communication in order to provide key information. Additionally, studies <strong>and</strong> expert reports are offered to highlight possible options for actions. In nanotechnology, the development speed has been so rapid that parallel basic research is carried out while nanoscale-related products are entering the world market. If one manages to control these products on the atomic <strong>and</strong> molecular scale, requirements are evolving to optimize the properties of products in the field of energy management (e.g., fuel cells, batteries, <strong>and</strong> solar cells), environmental technology (e.g., disposal, cleaning, <strong>and</strong> material flow), <strong>and</strong> information technology (e.g., media with high-density storage capabilities <strong>and</strong> high-end processors). VDITZ promotes emerging technologies, such as microsystem technologies, multimedia, laser technology,
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